Just got my new edition of TL and one of the featured articles was about a new Toyota FJ 4WD towing a new Safari 23 thru the snow up to Mt. Bachelor in Oregon.
The FJ has a rated tow capacty of 5K and the Safari 23 has a UBW of 4460 and a NCC of 1540 for a gross weight of 6K.
So why would a trailering magazine deliberately pull a 6000 lb. AS with a vehicle rated for 5000 lb.?
Any comments or opinions?
They did mention that they were using a WD hitch and they even showed a photo of the rig in the now with chains on just the rear wheels of the FJ!
__________________ Lew Farber -Certified Master RV Tech (currently on Forums sabbatical) WBCCI #1456/VAC (assoc) #1456 AIR # 10325 CHARTER MEMBER: FOUR CORNERS UNIT
I just looked at an FJ Cruiser. If you ge the off road package the tow rating is boosted to 6000 lbs. But.. the wheel base is still pretty short. I figured I could pull our minuet comfortably
__________________ 77 Argosy Minuet, 6 metre | 77 Argosy 24, Rear door AIR # 3181 | WBCCI # 5575
The FJ has a rated tow capacty of 5K and the Safari 23 has a UBW of 4460 and a NCC of 1540 for a gross weight of 6K.
Any comments or opinions?
Hey yourself Lewster
Just a dumb one. What is UBW and NCC?
Anyone know anything about the towing capacity of the new Ford SUV Hybrid? Or anything else about it for that matter. Also did I hear right is there now a small diesel SUV out there?
__________________
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain- WoZ
UBW is unit base weight.........NCC is net carry capacity.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall
Hey yourself Lewster
Just a dumb one. What is UBW and NCC?
Anyone know anything about the towing capacity of the new Ford SUV Hybrid? Or anything else about it for that matter. Also did I hear right is there now a small diesel SUV out there?
__________________ Lew Farber -Certified Master RV Tech (currently on Forums sabbatical) WBCCI #1456/VAC (assoc) #1456 AIR # 10325 CHARTER MEMBER: FOUR CORNERS UNIT
This doesn't have much to do with admiring that rig, even though it does look impressive.
In Germany, that would result in a moving violation. Chains must be on all 4 wheels.
Don't ask me how I found that out!
regards
This doesn't have much to do with admiring that rig, even though it does look impressive.
In Germany, that would result in a moving violation. Chains must be on all 4 wheels.
Don't ask me how I found that out!
regards
Also............ Oregon requires drag chains on the trailer also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
__________________ Lew Farber -Certified Master RV Tech (currently on Forums sabbatical) WBCCI #1456/VAC (assoc) #1456 AIR # 10325 CHARTER MEMBER: FOUR CORNERS UNIT
The outfit in TomW's post seems to be mirror challenged as well. Is this the TL unit? I hate it when I see someone pulling a large trailer and they can barely see, if at all, behind them because they are relying on the factory mirrors that don't extend out to provide proper viewing.
But then that's just me.
Barry
__________________ You never hear of people dieing in their Airstream, only at home and in hospitals. So, live long by getting out and enjoying your Airstream.
Barry & Donna Life is short - so's the door on an Flying Cloud (ouch)
The outfit in TomW's post seems to be mirror challenged as well. Is this the TL unit? I hate it when I see someone pulling a large trailer and they can barely see, if at all, behind them because they are relying on the factory mirrors that don't extend out to provide proper viewing.
But then that's just me.
Barry
I agree Barry. No one whould be towing anything with an improper rear view mirror set up. This comb needs a set of McKesh mirrors. Been around forever and a proven performer.
Quick Links
Hybrid Mode
